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What Does the Bible Say about Government? + 5 Biblical Principles in the US Founding Documents

What is the role of government? Why does government exist? In honor of the USA's upcoming 250th anniversary, today's podcast episode explores what the Bible says about government. We answer questions like: What is the governments role vs the church's role? How we should respond to the moral failings of those from the past? What verse influenced the three branches of government in the US constitution? And more! You won't want to miss this episode as we work to build our theology of government! 
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Is Scripture Memory Outdated? Interview with Brittany Schlichter from Let the Word Be Heard

On today's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Brittany Schlichter from Let the Word Be Heard and chatting about Scripture memory. She answered questions like: Is Scripture memory outdated now that we carry the Bible on our phones? How do I get started memorizing? What do I do if I don't feel motivated to memorize? She also shares her own journey with Scripture memory and how the Word of God has impacted her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode! 
 
About Brittany:
Brittany Schlichter lives in Deep East Texas, where she works remotely as a content creator and writer for the National Bible Bee. As a teenager, Brittany competed in the National Bible Bee and won second place twice, an experience that helped her learn how to study Scripture and led her to memorize twenty-six books of the Bible to date. Today, Brittany is passionate about encouraging others in Bible memory and study. She enjoys reciting Scripture and speaking at conferences and other events through her ministry, Let The Word Be Heard, as well as leading women’s Bible study retreats called The Ruth Retreat. Brittany also loves to travel with her family, spend time outdoors, and work on her new real estate investing business.  
 
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Let The Word Be Heard: https://letthewordbeheard.com
Ruth Retreat: https://www.ruthretreat.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyschlichter?igsh=MXNhbmxoZ3BuZDV5eQ==
 
 
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What the Garden Teaches Us about God

It's the gardening time of year! I've grown to love gardening over the past six years, and today I'm sharing five lessons from Scripture the Lord has taught me through spending time working the soil. I also announce the launch date for my upcoming devotional study, Mindset: Learning to Live with the Mind of Christ.
 
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My Messy Thoughts on AI

In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of AI and the importance of having a biblical worldview and theology for technology. We'll discuss how the gospel applies to technology, my personal concerns with AI technology as a writer, and whether AI is the antichrist. May this episode be a springboard for you to dive deeper into this topic and to build your worldview on the unchanging truth of God's Word. 
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
https://answersingenesis.org/technology/effects-of-artificial-intelligence/
https://justthinking.me/ep-135-ai-and-the-gospel/
https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/what-is-the-meaning-of-666/
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Friendship Seasons: A Theology of Friendship and Loneliness

In today's episode, I'm sharing a talk I recently gave at a ladies' retreat on friendship and loneliness. We'll dive into the loneliness epidemic in America, why friendship matters, biblical examples of friendship, God's purpose in loneliness, and more. 
To take today's episode deeper, check out the PDF download A Theology of Friendship. 
Works cited in today's episode: 
Bruckmann, Carolyn. “The Leadership & Happiness Laboratory.” The Leadership & Happiness Laboratory, 28 Feb. 2025, www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/february-2025-issue/the-friendship-recession-the-lost-art-of-connecting.
Elliot, Elisabeth (1998).  The Path of Loneliness: Finding your Way through the Wilderness to God.  Revell: Grand Rapids, MI.
Kim, E S et al. “United we thrive: friendship and subsequent physical, behavioural and psychosocial health in older adults (an outcome-wide longitudinal approach).” Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences vol. 32 e65. 15 Nov. 2023, doi:10.1017/S204579602300077X
Lamour, Joseph. “Chef Saves Customer, 78, When He Doesn’t Show up for Daily Gumbo.” TODAY.com, TODAY, 19 Dec. 2025, www.today.com/food/people/chef-saves-customers-life-shrimp-basket-pensacola-florida-rcna250104.
Pezirkianidis, Christos et al. “Adult friendship and wellbeing: A systematic review with practical implications.” Frontiers in psychology vol. 14 1059057. 24 Jan. 2023, doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1059057
‌“U.S. Adults Have Few Friends—and They’re Mostly Alike.” Barna Group, barna.com/research/friends-loneliness/
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Seeing Jesus in Habakkuk: Interview with Shante Grossett O’Neal from Daily She Pursues

Today on the podcast I am joined by Shante Grossett O’Neal from Daily She Pursues to talk about her latest Bible study, Habakkuk: Living By Faith in a Broken World. Shante shares with us her heart behind starting Daily She Pursues, why Habakkuk matters to us today, how we can see Jesus in Habakkuk, and more. You’ll not want to miss this episode!  
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Are All Christians Called to Evangelize?

Today on the podcast we're diving into the topic of evangelism. Are all Christians called to evangelize? What if I don't have the gift of evangelism? Can't my actions just tell people I love Jesus? We'll tackle all these questions and more as we dive into what Scripture says about sharing the gospel. 
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Three Lessons from the Book of Esther

Today we're talking about the book of Esther and what it teaches us about God's sovereignty, how God uses broken people to accomplish His will, and how God has placed you right where you are for a purpose. 
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Secure in God's Love

Today on the podcast we are talking about God's amazing love! We're diving into what the Bible says about God's faithful, unshakeable love and 5 ways we can respond to that love. 
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Is Getting a Tattoo a Sin?

In today's episode, we're answering the question is getting a tattoo a sin? We'll take a look at the only verse in the Bible that mentions tattoos and why people land on two different sides of the spectrum regarding tattoos. We'll also walk through some good questions to ask yourself before you decide to get a tattoo. 
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Mentioned in today's episode: https://learn.ligonier.org/guides/covenant-theology & https://www.gotquestions.org/Levitical-Law.html & https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/leviticus/leviticus-19.cfm?a=109028 
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